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Joining Coatesville PD means more than enforcing the law. It means collaborating with residents, businesses, and local organizations to develop solutions that enhance the quality of life in the City of Coatesville. Officers mentor students through school programs, civilian staff provide critical front‑line support at headquarters, and specialty units lead traffic‑safety and crisis‑intervention initiatives. Regardless of your role, the objective is clear: protect our citizens and help the community thrive.

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A career that safeguards today and strengthens tomorrow.

Our Mission

It is the mission of the City of Coatesville Police Department to serve and protect the persons and property within the City of Coatesville and to provide professional service to all who come within our care and jurisdiction.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and ethics and commit to enhancing the community’s quality of life through crime control and public safety while serving all people with fairness and respect. We will enforce all state and local laws in a professional and courteous manner, and safeguard constitutional guarantees.

We believe our responsibility is to provide exceptional service, leadership, guidance, and protection to our citizens, who in partnership with us, strive to make our community a safer and happier place to live. Our mission is to strengthen the trust and collaboration between community residents, businesses, and police officers for the preservation of peace, order, and safety.

Core Values

We, as members of Law Enforcement, hold ourselves to a higher standard of conduct, as exemplified in the following values:

  • Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, doing what is right even when no one is watching.

  • Professionalism: We carry out our duties with discipline, skill, and pride, representing our city with honor.

  • Service: We serve our residents with compassion, courage, and a commitment to public safety.
  • Collaboration: We support one another and work together as one department and one community. Building trust, strengthening partnerships, and standing united with those we serve.

Career Benefits and Qualifications

Bring your commitment to public service and we’ll stand behind you with competitive pay, family-level health coverage, predictable shifts, and paid specialty training that lets you grow without sacrificing life outside the badge.

Competitive Salaries and Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay scales, set 10‑ or 12‑hour shifts, plenty of vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and two bonus personal days.

Career Advancement and Progression

Clear promotion steps and opportunities, paid specialty training, and leadership mentoring.

Work-Life Balance

Wellness resources—including tuition assistance and employee‑assistance counseling—to enable personnel to perform at a high level without sacrificing personal responsibilities.

Qualities For Becoming A Successful Candidate

Supporting You During The Hiring Process

Our department is seeking candidates—sworn and civilian—who value professionalism, accountability, and steady improvement as the cornerstones of public trust.

Purpose-Driven Service

Join a department that measures success by safer streets and stronger neighborhoods—not citation quotas.

Modern Equipment & Hands-On Training

Body-worn cameras, in-car broadband, and continuous in-service courses keep skills and tech up to date.

Integrity & Accountability

We seek applicants who demonstrate honesty, sound judgment, and respect on and off duty.

Community Engagement

Officers lead youth mentorships, car-seat clinics, and senior-fraud workshops, making visible daily impact.

Growth Mind-Set

Ideal candidates embrace ongoing learning—college tuition assistance and specialized certifications are fully supported.

Team-First Culture

Field-mentor pairing, peer wellness resources, and strong union support ensure no one succeeds alone.

A career that safeguards today and strengthens tomorrow.

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